Overcoming Stress & Anxiety: Silent Meditation Retreat
Sat, Sep 28
|Oak Park
Leave behind the tiredness of the day-to-day obstacles by taking the reins of your mind. Learn practical meditation techniques to control your mind and discover how it is possible to find happiness in everything you encounter every day.
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Details
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by life's difficulties or controlled by negative emotions? Meditation is a powerful, scientific method to dissolve away anxiety & stress, and make your mind peaceful & strong. In this retreat you'll learn practical meditations and positive ways of thinking to help you gradually take control of your mind and enjoy greater peace and well-being. We will observe silence during our brief breaks to enhance our meditative experience. Join us at the end for an informal Q&A and light refreshments. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, each session will include practical instruction and guided meditation. Everyone is welcome!
SCHEDULE
2:00 - 3:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 1
3:20 - 4:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 2
4:20 - 5:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 3
5pm: informal Q&A with light refreshments (optional)
TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher
BOOKS & MATERIALS
This event will be based on the following book(s):
- How to Transform Your Life (e-book available for free)
- How to Understand the Mind
It's not necessary to have your own copy, but some people like to follow along or read more afterward. You can click any title above to learn more about it or to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy (select books only) from Tharpa Publications. You can also purchase copies in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations.
COST
$30
Discounts for members: 50% off for Standard Members; free for Plus Members and Benefactor Members. Please note: to receive the member discount, your membership must be active at the time the event will take place.
No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations.Â
LIVESTREAMING
This in-person event is also available by livestream for monthly members. To attend by livestream, monthly members should register through the Livestreaming for Members page. Not a member? Learn more about our membership options here.